Redpill me on the optimal running shoe Jow Forums

redpill me on the optimal running shoe Jow Forums

specifically road running.

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All running shoes are generally the same unless you have deformed feet.
I buy whichever garish Asics are on clearance, and have for several years.

I don't like how they all have that slim profile that restrains your foot. I bet the designers do it for aesthetic reasons but they ruin functionality

If you don't like narrow shoes try altras. They look funny but they're wide.

I second this. I run in altra one 2.5's...Best shoe ever. Wide toe box makes for a very natural feel

Marathon runner here. Figure out if you over pronate (toes point out) or under pronate (toes point it; pigeon toed) or are neutral. If you are neutral, most running shoes are good otherwise you should look to see what the manufacturers spec the shoe as. Some good brands are Brooks, New Balance, etc

I started running recently and after 2 weeks I got pain in the top of both my feet.
hurts when I pull foot up toward me

is this from landing too close to ball of foot??

Essentially you want to run on the balls of your feet, but it takes a while to get there. Slow down, go for distance first and stretch your foot before and after running.

Will do senpai.
I've been doing run/walks working my way up. I guess when I do the run part I don't really need to be going so fast.
Will slow it down and work my way up

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IMO the best shoes are:
Asics cumulus
Nike lunarglides
Nike Pegasus
Newton Distance

Optional if you actually run with good form and for less than six miles at a time:
Sauconay Kinvara
Nike Lunar Tempo

All of these shoes tend to be neutral foot, so if you pronate or supinate your foot while running look into more specific shoes that correct for these problems.

Stay away from:
Vibram
Hoka one one

t. run cross country and distance t&f for a DII college

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Good training regiment. Speed and distance come naturally. You gotta earn it though. But it will come. We're all gonna make it

I'm a supinator (under pronator?) I used to get horrible shin splints all the time running, and even through the military. I just toughed through it, but it did always hold me back. Military being retarded like it is, they gave me stability control shoes (for over pronators) which basically fight against my natural range of motion. I got shoes meant for me and pretty much stopped getting pain. Ran a 10k in them on the gym treadmill right after buying them which no issues, when I used to get throbbing tendinitis after 2-3 miles. That said, I seem to prefer Nike when it comes to athletic shoes. I do have a slighter wider foot, and Nike seems more generous with their toebox.

Hoka One One

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Yeah, best would be to go to a dedicated running store and have them check your gait and see what they recommend. But in running, basically, if you have no pain then your running shoes are probably okay and I wouldn't change things up. It's also a good idea to look at your old shoes and see where they are worn out to see what part of the foot you are using/striking with

If you're gonna go barefoot, should at least do sandals. Personally, I think it's a meme as I run on the balls of my feet in normal running shoes anyway, but I do know a few people that do ultra-marathons in them. Also, if you do go barefoot/sandals, you gotta work up to it real slow and try and tilt your body slightly forward so that your feet are landing closer to your centerline as opposed to extended. That will help position your feet better for the ball strike

I have flat feet and have used brooks adrenaline for 16 years. Ive tried them all and adrenaline is the best.

>wide, slightly flat feet
Any suggestions Jow Forums

I have tried lots of shoes. I should have gone to a running shoe store in the beginning.

I had some old Pumas from a couple years ago that let me feel the ground unlike shoes with lots of padding that was messing up my form.

Bought some Asiscs Roadhawk FF since they seemed similar to my old Pumas. Can't wait to try them soon.

>if you have no pain then your running shoes are probably okay and I wouldn't change things up

Not him, but my first pair of shoes died recently and it looks like the model was discontinued. I've exchanged shoes twice for different models/fits and it still feels weird. It's a budget brand, though - maybe I should suck it up and spend some money at a specialized place.

Yeah, most shoes are width 'D', try searching for shoes that offer different widths, i.e. 'E' or 'EE'

Yeah, the nice thing about specialized running shoes are that people tend to stick to the same model so the lineup rarely changes or if it does, you clearly know what the replacement is

Oh and if you have flat feet, Superfeet Green insoles are as close to custom insoles as you can get. Highly recommend

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Thanks, user

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I've bought New Balance Zantes exclusively for the past few years. I love how lightweight they are.

I almost got those. How is the cushioning on it? They look like a good in between shoe.

Not too bad. Leans closer to the minimal side but it's got enough cushioning for me. Read some reviews or try them on to get a feel yourself.

I run with Adidas Ultraboost EQT 93/17's. Most comfy shoes I've ever ran in.